Jake Paul will re-enter the boxing ring for a fight before 2023 comes to an end.
The popular social media personality-turned-boxer announced Monday that he expects to fight in his ninth professional match on Dec. 15 in a pay-per-view bout that will air on DAZN. Although Paul did not reveal the opponent, he stated that KSI and Tommy Fury could be possible matchups, according to MMA Fighting.
“8 fights in the boxing game and I’m already its biggest name,” Paul said in a statement. “I’ve proved that I can headline the biggest global events and defy the odds. PPV after PPV after PPV, and I’m just getting started. My mission is to be a world champion and I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get there. December 15th is the next step on my journey, and I promise you’re not going to want to miss it.”
Paul hasn’t stepped in the ring since he defeated UFC great Nate Diaz by unanimous decision in August. That victory came after he suffered the first loss of his boxing career to Fury in a February split decision.
Jake watched his brother, Logan, compete in the Misfits Boxing card on Saturday, as well as Fury, who earned a victory against KSI in a majority decision. Shortly after Fury’s win, Jake floated the possibility of a rematch.
My destiny is to be a world champion and I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get there. December 15th is the next step in that journey. Live on DAZN.@MostVpromotions pic.twitter.com/kGh8GmXlET
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) October 16, 2023
“The Tommy Fury rematch is right there,” Paul said. “Tommy’s going to want that payday. … But knowing where I’m going, my improvement, my new team that I have, my new mindset and elevating every single day in the boxing gym, from what I saw in Tommy, I know in the rematch I’m going to beat that guy. I’m going to show y’all how to take a loss, come back, win against Nate Diaz and win again when it’s time to put it all on the line. … I’m excited to run that back as soon as we can.”
